An ITALIAN STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE, Buccellati, 2nd half 20th century

Savoy pattern, engraved with monogram HCK, comprising:
forty-two dinner knives
thirty-six dinner forks
thirty-eight lunch knives
thirty-eight lunch forks
thirty-eight fish knives
eighty-six fish/salad forks
forty dessert knives
thirty-eight fruit forks
thirty-four butter spreaders
thirty-eight oyster forks
thirty-six teaspoons
thirty-eight dessert spoons
thirty-seven soup spoons
thirty-three coffee spoons
thirty demitasse spoons
thirty-seven iced tea spoons
four citrus spoons
three tablespoons
one cold meat fork
one serving fork
one asparagus server
one pair asparagus tongs
one sauce ladle
one cream ladle
one master butter knife
one lemon fork
one pair sugar tongs
one pair ice tongs
656 pieces 

good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.